So... How Much Weight Did We Actually Gain? 🤔 

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“Long term consistency beats short term intensity.”- Bruce Lee

It isn’t just the losing of weight. We also need to change our relationship with food, which to me is the hardest thing to accomplish.

You two are the most honest and humbled people on YT. Thx for being real.

In the past I have asked myself, How many times can you lose the same 10 pounds?! I got this way because I didn’t make good choices in how I ate. Giving myself cheat days was only telling my mind and my body that it was okay to go back to how it all began. When I started this way of eating, I knew there would be no more falling off the wagon for special occasions or just a taste of something from the past. I had to be totally dedicated for this to work......for me. Food is an addiction for me. You wouldn’t expect a recovering alcoholic to relapse without terrible consequences. Same with food. It’s never “just one”. I know this might not be a popular comment, but it really is a true one. I have been there....many times over. You guys are awesome in your honesty and your willingness to put yourselves out there! Much love ❤️.

Success is rarely a straight line. It has its ups and downs. You are succeeding!

I think not stepping on the scale makes it worse; best to know where you're at even if it's not what you want to see. Reality helps us from letting things get worse. As bad as a few pounds gain is, if you don't acknowledge it , you're setting yourself up for an even bigger gain. Nip it in the bud.

Congratulations! Instead of fancy recipes and cooking videos, I'd love to see a "back" to basics" video with pantry staples and daily menus.

Really good proverb: “Fall down nine times, get up ten.” 😌

I gained 20 lbs in August. TWENTY! My 92 year old mother passed away. Stage 7F (the last stage) Alzheimer's. I've been her primary caregiver for over ten years and I held her hand as she passed peacefully. It was a rollercoaster of intense emotion and I'm grateful that I was able to be with her as she took her last breath. But it has been hard, so hard. Now I've got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight. Thank you for reminding me. The two of you are so inspiring.

Y’all are so real and your honesty inspires me. Your story is so my story, but I firmly believe that the only time we fail is when we quit! Moving on! 💕

I love you guys and your honesty 🙂

I have been struggling so much lately. Covid was rough on me and my goals then Hurricane Laura has come and put a damper on me. Day 10 no power and limited food choices. Let’s say stress,depression binge eating is what I have been doing. Thanks for your honesty and keeping things real ❤️

Don't pay attention to the "mean" people! You have fans who appreciate you, especially your honesty and sharing of your temporary setbacks, which WE ALL HAVE! It's always nice to know we're not alone and not total failures. You guys help us, and you should FEEL the love and support we all have for you. Just delete those mean people and don't give them a second thought. P.S. Saw my doctor recently and she admitted that even she has gained 10 pounds since March! Too much stress and worry.

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Thanks for your honesty! You both inspire me to NEVER stop pushing forward, even when I fall back from time to time!

You know..you know. You both know. It’s not fair to comment because you know..💁🏼‍♀️😕 ok., just get it TOGETHER. STOP THE GUILT TRIPS. This isn’t about what your are eating and why you are going off your program. It’s about changing your mindset. BELIEVE IN YOURSELVES!! STOP MAKING THIS ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT....START THINKING “LIFE CHANGE” PLEASE STOP OBSESSING ON WHAT YOU ARE ALLOWED TO EAT OR NOT EAT...START LOVING HEALTHY EATING..START EXERCISING! A LITTLE EACH DAY..WALK..TALK...YOU CAN DO THIS...❤️

I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I have been struggling mightily for months now. I started 4 years ago at 323. I hit 208 and bounced. I am currently hovering around 250 and am so disgusted with myself and discouraged right now. Seeing this video helps me so much! It makes me feel like less of a failure. I know that people have setbacks. Actually seeing you two talk about it really helps. It helps me realize that I CAN get back in the groove. I don't have to just say screw it, I have failed, and I might as well just give up. Thank you so much for sharing all the ups, and especially the downs in this process.

You guys are still young, so cute, very lucid and it will just come off again. I’ve been depressed and ‘rare and appropriate’ seems an everyday thing while the weather is hot and public swimming is closed for Covid19. Trying to get back to salads, beans! Your corn soup. It’s a life road, not a short path, patience.

Good job! Thanks for your transparency! You are right. A defeat in battle does not mean the war is lost. You are part of my support group☺💜

You probably won't know how much this helps people in the same situation. Thank you for sharing your challenges.

Your honesty about the journey is what matters. As a person who has gained and lost and gained and lost over the years, I knew (from the beginning) you would hit a wall eventually. I was curious how you would handle it, especially when I saw you guys leaning into the “business” of it all. I know that just by watching we obligate you, for several reasons, to keep it honest, but your authenticity has really sealed the deal for me in terms of your channel. Keep up the good work of living your best lives as best you can, just remember to allow yourselves compassion and grace, no matter who’s watching. That’s what I’m trying to do. I pray that those of us on this journey show ourselves love as often as possible. Even at your biggest, your body serves you and is still a blessing. Self love and body acceptance is nonnegotiable throughout the process. We will never take good care of something we hate. Healthy days with joy, cheat days with joy, always with love. Thank you for sharing your lives in this way.❤️

I keep fighting 4 lbs up and down. I need to lose12 lbs beyond that to reach a surgery goal. Have lost 43 lbs so far. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Confession time: I have been WFPB since 25 05 20 until 11 days ago. I had an up coming birthday and started to slide. Weighed in this morning and have gone from 123 lbs to 134.4 lbs. Not proud of myself and feel rubbish physically. Back on track and very grateful for this video. Let’s just keep the faith and be older and wiser. I turned 64 yesterday! Much love Jane xx P.S. If you have the time to watch, I uploaded a very short video yesterday on Jane Day SW (it’s titled Thank you) - you’ll see where I am at. I started this journey at 308 lbs. Hugs and stay safe xx

I totally know the feeling of not wanting the scale to record my weight Bryan! I've also gained some weight you are not alone! It's hard in this time period and I hope no one is beating themselves up about weight gain. This is so motivating!

I watched this video twice. You are both so brave & honest for making this video. It's really encouraging for the rest of us imperfect human beings. I am sure that as you continue to make progress, this setback will be just a tiny bump in the road. I look forward to your future videos. Lots of love!

Everyone falls off the wagon. It's what you do next that makes the difference!

You guys are such an inspiration! Sharing the success of your plant based journey with others has probably motivated thousands to switch to a healthy plant based diet. And thank you for your willingness to be transparent and to share your struggles. We all have struggles and that makes us appreciate that even with great success comes setbacks. I am also plant based. About 13 months ago I cut out all processed foods as well and also went low carb, as I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and needed to control my post meal blood sugar spikes. So, that means I eat a lot of avocados, olives, as well as nuts and seeds. I was amazed at how my hunger drive, which used to be almost constant, diminished drastically. I lost that 30 pounds that had seemed impossible to lose, without ever being hungry or feeling deprived, while eating whole foods plant based, eliminating processed carbs, limiting starches and completely eliminating sugar. If you find yourself at a plateau, you might try the low carb WFPB and see if that gives you the breakthrough like it did for me. We all look forward to hearing about the continued success of your journey!

After a health scare in 2017 (blood clots in both lungs) I spent 11 days in the hospital. During the 11 days I was eating properly portioned food and lost 14 pounds. The weight loss inspired my hubby and I to make a bunch of changes to the way we ate. Then in June of this year I had issues with my blood pressure and was told I had high cholesterol. The diagnosis’s brought back my anxiety over my health in a big way. It was time to make even more changes. We decided to be 90% plant based. We don’t restrict salt or oil but monitor our intake with an awesome app. I love to cook so it’s been fun changing old recipes to healthier versions and trying out lots of vegetarian and vegan recipes. Who knew you could make queso from oats! I love your channel. Your honest and humorous take on weight loss, eating healthy and being a couple is wonderful. Keep up the great work!

You guys are so sweet, honest, and inspiring. Enjoyed listening to you while batch cooking this morning. Glad you’re back on your healthy path 😀

You two are so lucky to have each other through your ups and downs . Im on this journey solo but nice to see you two . You both are so charming and human . Love you guys !

You checking in with us helps encourage the rest of us to check in with ourselves. It's invaluable. Thank you.

Much respect, love, and support to you two. You have helped me more than you know. 💚

Consistency is key. I can remain as consistent as long as outside factors (work, budget, etc) do not interfere. The problem is that those things interfere CONSTANTLY lately. In mt life, anyway.

I started eating right in Feb 2019 after looking at a photo my son took of me in Dec 2018. I weighed 252 lbs in Feb of 2019. By Jan 2020 I weighed 165 lbs. I was doing good till the coronavirus pandemic. By the way I was also going to the gym 5 days a week up until the gym closed because of the Coronavirus. To make a long story short I am now backup to 190. I have got to get my head back on straight and get out of this depression. At this time last year I weighed 180 so I'm actually starting over now from this time last year and that's just as depressing. I enjoy watching your videos and this last video made me realize that I'm only human and to stop feeling sorry for myself and get back on the right track and that's exactly what I'm doing. I will continue to watch your videos and get my inspiration from you two. We can do this😊😍

Thanks for sharing. I find you both inspirational! I have been searching for help with weight loss coaching since I had a radiodine treatment over 10 years ago. Years ago my levels were crazy. They are normal now with medication but still struggle to loose the weight. Mary Mini worked and then I stopped and then gained. The mental state struggle is real. Keep up the good vibes.

Thank you for sharing this part because all of us out here to get to a good health for **5** years are weary. I have trouble getting back up again, but you are inspiring me. Good job that you are not giving up on yourselves!!! Grace and grit!! There are so many cliche motivation quotes to say, but ultimately you keep getting back up and trying again! I am so proud of you!! PS Have you gotten to the root of the issue? I ask because you mentioned depression and some bad days?

I hear you guys! I have put on the COVID kilos (I’m Aussie), and I agree with you Jessica, eating healthy also helps mentally. I’ve been eating takeaway which I had given up when I first went WFPB. You have both motivated me to help me to turn it around. Thank you for being genuine and real. 👍

Brian, I can’t believe you used “kick the darkness till it bleeds daylight “ that was my senior quote in high school yearbook-amazing. I love you guys -thank you for being so honest and vulnerable and true keep walking your path -God is always with you. You both are amazing beautiful souls that brighten my day.

never give up, never surrender!

Thank-you for the encouraging comments. My "fat" jeans are tight. You give me hope that I won't be fat forever. I have to say though that this pandemic has knocked me for a loop. ♥️

For what it's worth .. I find it crucial to weigh myself everyday! You guys are talking about 30+ lb weight gain and I think it is helpful to see this happening and to put a cap on how far you will let it go. Set a limit now and make that a very rigid cut off for any period of lack of control. I gained weight during the first 3 months of this lockdown - it got to 10 lbs and that scared me to death because I know how hard it is to get things back to where they were. Also, I too switched to plant based whole food eating BUT if once in a while I really want something outside that eating plan, I don't beat myself up for indulging - I have it and it's done .. back to the program the next day. It is interesting to note what foods you ate while you were off the wagon, so to speak, because if there is a pattern, cheese or chips or whatever, maybe if you allow yourself to have the thing you really love once in a great while, you can sometimes nip the problem in the bud. Not always but I find that works most of the time. Good luck.

It isn’t failure that defines a person. It’s their reaction to it that matters. One repentant person is of greater cause for celebration than a person who has stayed the course. And of course we all fail. What they don’t mention is when the work is done. Because it is of great note. A time to celebrate and look up to your next goal. I am happy you guys are back on the horse.

Thank you very much for sharing. The quote « keep kicking the darkness until it bleeds daylight » is very inspirational. Love your videos.

I so appreciate your honesty - keep hanging in there, you both are awesome!

In the middle of a global pandemic your alive and have each other and jobs and love. Your good people, kind, loving, insightful and omg human! As long as your not being rolled into the kitchen to film a you tube video your AOK.

Just pick yourself up and move on. You can do it so easily , feel so much better, just a learning curve. Good luck to you both xx

I use a RENPHO too. :) I've definitely experienced that "is this really you?" notification a couple times haha. But overall I really like the app. I've been using it for about 3 years now and I love going back and seeing the graph and how much it slopes downward overall.

Y’all are so genuine! Admitting to these struggles is difficult when not on YT but to put it out there for us to see that life is real , that even the most dedicated people struggle is heart warming. My husband and I are literally going through the same thing. I have a promise to keep to my son and that is to reach 150 before he returns from boot camp. Vacation and birthdays plus a little family stress has diminished our desire to eat what we know makes us feel healthy. My body hurts, my energy is zero but I still choose to eat mac n cheese for breakfast because it’s there and easy!? Really ?! So thank you for this. So proud of you both!

From someone who has been really struggling, thank you for posting. It's good to know you're not alone and we don't have to strive for perfection in our health journey's.

I messed up very bad. Crisps sugery cookies and the lot. Gained 15 pounds. Tomorrow i wil start the good work again......i hope.

It's great that you show the reality of your weightloss adventure. I appreciate that and enjoy your videos.

What’s important is that your getting back on track. 🥗🌺

Funny how I put off listening to this video since I saw it posted a couple days ago, but I knew it would make me face my own reality (going through a gaining weight period). But your inspiration and reminding me your not done so I do t have to be done and give up either. I’m so glad I finally sat down and listened with my head, thx guys!

I check my weight every morning when I get up. Been noticing what I eat or exercise/walk doesn’t really effect my numbers until two days later. I’m not looking forward to a couple months from now(leftover candy, Thanksgiving .....) 🖖

Jessica: “was it worth it? Absolutely NOT!!” LOL! Oh my goodness, so funny and adorable! Love you guys. 😂💕👌

Everything you've said resonates with me so much, everything is worse since the isolation of covid and I battle depression, anxiety and binge/food addiction too.♥️ One of the coaching people I follow said today: it's not failure if you learned something, but a steppingstone to learn what you need to get to where you want to go. Appreciate your honesty so much.

Y’all always keeping it real!!! Thank you for that. This is just apart of your journey. Be thankful for it, learn, reflect, forgive and keep on going!! Thank you for SUCH truth!

Just wanted to tell you both how much you inspire me, on the day days and the bad!! So I'd like to send you both a huge, great big, massive 😊 🌟 Thank You!!!!🌟 😊

Thank you for your positivity & honesty. You guys are awesome and inspirational, all the more so for not trying to pretend perfection.

You guys are so open with your videos, it's very refreshing for all of your followers! Thank you!

You guys aren't alone in gaining right now. The world is testing people hardcore mode right now lol all any of us can do is ride it out and keep trying again. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone in struggling right now 😁

"Messing up" doesn't define you, what does define you is that you both got back on track and kept moving forward! Welcome to the human race- we screw up sometimes. 😁

Love your genuine & authentic truth!

You guys have made so much progress! As someone losing weight, I totally understand getting off course. It's hard to constantly watch your weight especially with a lot of events going on, being stressed, etc all kinds of things really. The fact that you're not giving up is what matters most. In my eyes you're doing great!!

Hey there you two. It’s been awhile since I’ve watched and commented, though that’s all my discomfort with my own food habits and not disinterest in you. Thank you for this share. We really went off the rails after March, are just getting back on track now, and this was so helpful to me today.

Sharing and talking with others about our struggles is a big positive move. Human progress is very often two step forward one step back. Ever hopeful. Ever onward.

Last week in August was really bad for me, literally 3 family birthday events. Which rolled into the next week. I'm restarting my diet TODAY. And sticking to it the rest of the month. We're all human and make mistakes....just gotta pick up and start again!

Thank you. Since the middle of March (Covid and Summer) I have gained 30 lbs. This weekend, Labor Day Weekend, was my last hurrah. Getting back on track!

Thanks for being honest. We all go through this.

Live and learn as they say. The good thing is that you both keep putting one foot in front of the other on the journey to health. I will say, from personal experience, if I make my vegan/plant based diet too restricted...eventually it backfires. Right now I'm mad at the very low fat/very high carb version of vegan food. It's actually made my blood sugar worse. So, I'm determined to find a more balanced and less restricted approach. I think I'd rather control portions but eat more fat and protein and less carbs for variety...and...hopefully it'll help get my blood sugar down. I also deal with some other health issues, so it is annoying that what helps one thing makes another worse! I have gotten a benefit from HCLF, but right now, my sugar is a more concerning thing.

I went through all those feelings with you, when you were talking about getting off track, feeling bad, hiding the scale, waiting to weigh, discovering how much you'd gained, etc... Been there so many times, and even recently, but today, I seem to be able to get to that stopping place a little sooner than I used to. Feels so good to feel better. Not sure where that place is, in my thinking, that justifies feeling good binging, vs feeling well eating on plan. Still learning. Thank you so much for your honesty.

Your honesty is so refreshing. Thank you for being REAL about your struggles and setbacks!

The thing that changed my ups and downs was losing weight a way I could maintain. I learned that I can’t cut out EVERYTHING because I’ll obsess and the eat like I’m starving. Like pasta. I’ve switched over to lentil pasta and I love it. I’ve also been working on my view of food in general. It’s hard not giving it power over you. I just want to be healthy.

You two are awesome! I love your honesty! I’ve been there and am currently trying to get back to my last low weight. Thank you so much for your channel!

I love how you two look at each other with much adoration.. As long as you're not stuffing yourselves with animal products and processed food, you'll be fine :) I love you both!

Wow- really needed this today. Thank you for being honest and so inspiring. I was doing great in the beginning of the year buy have gained a bit since May- getting back on track now!! You guys are amazing 🥰

Hi Jessica and Brian, I'm sorry you're struggling & also really liked such a positive message at the conclusion. I know you - and everyone going through anything unpleasant - can turn things around to great happiness and success. I'm wondering if you know exactly why this happens, not only having bumps in the road (do you keep food and emotion journals?) but why the weight for both of you comes on so much so fast, scientifically? (I think such an amount of weight only unintentionally happens to people who used to be obese or who used to restrict, from observing people around me, and at this point I think you fit into both categories in some ways.) I don't know if you have a plan going forward - maybe read or watch what you did in the beginning for a tune up or for inspiration or reminders that this is what you're doing and it matters? You probably know the books, channels and websites like Forks Over Knives; Plant Based Network; Live Kindly; NutritionFacts.org; Lilykoi Hawaii; Grace Pascale; High Carb Hannah - for easy recipes; RU-vid videos of Doctor John McDougall, Doctor Neil Barnard, Doctor Caldwell Esselstyn; Chef AJ; Rip Esselstyn's Ted Talk; the Plant Proof podcast; Deliciously Ella podcast; Nutrition Rounds Podcast; The Rich Roll podcast; Rip Esselstyn's Plant-Strong podcast... Maybe get a plant based nutritionist or dietician for a while? One who understands food as well as emotions? Also, maybe ease up on trying to get to a certain weight by a certain time? It can really mess with your body, mood, and mind - and cause weight gain above where you ever were. If you'd end up one year losing 1/4-1/2 pound most months (Jessica), you'd probably be upset but you wouldn't have gained so much - not that you would have known what you were saved from, as is in life... You're close to a regular healthy weight and staying the same weight for months at a time while eating real, whole foods (and sometimes snacks and desserts made from them but not going overboard) is a lot better than gaining weight. Most people plateau and then start seeing weight come off while eating the exact same way for months at a time - it just happens - but you keep restricting, gaining, then restricting, gaining, restricting... Without knowing the physical or psychological or logistical issues about food or the rest of your life, I can only say it's not a great way to go. I so want you, in a few years, to intuitively just eat all the plant based food with enjoyment, no concerns or worries about weight gain or weight loss because you'll be okay, maybe 5 up or 5 down on occasion, but it works it's way out. If you'd lose about 2-3 pounds a month after getting rid of most of what you recently gained, and stayed at that pace a while for a few months (Brian), isn't that better than gaining so much? I'm not in any way telling you to go easy when it comes to your health or to leave veganism/plant based eating ever (I'm vegan for my whole life and wish most people would be, too), but letting you know that times of consistency and not much going down on the scale are okay, expected, healthy, and even beneficial. It gives you time to enjoy food, be less stressed, let your body find where it needs to be, which will ultimately be a healthy weight. I hope (other than Brian's music, which he's graciously shared -and yes, Bruce Cockburn has such a pure responsibility to doing whatever he can to make his part of the world better than it was, with his songs or anything else), do you have things other than weight loss? Even if it's trying and enjoying new foods and uploading, which is part of the process but maybe fun? What about healthy moving? To build muscle, increase flexibility, keep yourselves able to get around your whole lives? Do you lift weights, do cardio, take walks, swim, hike, dance, do yoga, qi gong, Tai chi, or any fun movement? Do you meditate? It's so good for you, from deep breaths into your cells to having quiet time. It truly saves time each day because you're so much more calm and focused and less stressed but more sharp - answers come so much quicker, and living in the moment is so healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It only takes breathing in and out ten minutes once or twice a day. While I'm saying it's all okay and to stress less about food, I think you might want to be more consistent with what you're eating, maybe keep track for a while if you think that works for you - but not if it adds stress - maybe find and create more recipes. Do your part with food and other issues but let go of the outcome...especially specific ones (I understand the two year event, but otherwise, unless for an urgent medical issue I hope you never have, there's usually no reason you must be a certain weight by a certain time). Do what's right and it will turn out right. For another Bono sort of quotes Cockburn (I think) "Heard a singer on the radio late last night, Says he's gonna kick the darkness till it bleeds daylight." Best to you both.

I love your honesty. The struggle is real. Thank you for sharing.☺️

Thanks for this video! This confirms something I've found true for myself... Hiding the scale is bad. Several years ago I lost a bunch of weight but then went through a bad period mentally and totally stopped weighing myself.... And all the weight came back plus a lot more. Now I'm slowly losing again (thanks to you guys and your great advice) and I've realized I'm always going to have to weigh myself at least once a week just to hold myself accountable. I'm done hiding from the truth so I can indulge in bad habits, accountability and consistency are where it's at.

What I love most.....not your loss, not your 'hurrah', not even that you're back on track. I LOVE that you're doing this together!!! You only fail when you stop trying-

God bless you both. I fall too and am in the middle of a fall I will get up again and seeing you both It will come quicker love you guys thank you.

Thanks for your honesty and for sharing both your success and the real struggles. I can see that the next thing you will learn and then teach all of us is how to eat out with friends and to continue to eat whole food plant-based meals during holidays and other social times in our lives. You guys and the Jaroudi family are teaching me so much about how to have fun with food and eat healthy at the same time.

Thanks for being so honest with us about your adventure! People get off track from time to time. That's part of life--all the ups and downs. You guys got this!

No one is perfect. We all get off track sometimes, and 2020 has been a rough year for everyone. I love your honesty. I find if I don't weigh myself daily, I will get off track too.

It's amazing how fast the weight packs on vs the long term toil it takes to drop the weight. Once the weight is down, you feel so much better about yourself. Welcome aboard! We have all had a ticket on this train.

Side note: I love your hair Jess 🥰

Just think of the amazing fall soups and stews you can create to help get back to where you were! Brian, Bruce is such an icon here in Canada. Been listening to Bruce since I was 16 and his very first album. Such a poet and talented guitarist! Jessica, Bryan Adams is pretty darn talented too!

I weigh myself everyday and record it in a small notebook. It’s how I keep from getting out of wack. It’s a motivator to be good if I gain, and a motivator to keep it up if I’m losing. I can’t imagine going days without doing that. I even keep a scale in our Airstream trailer. Thank you guys for your honesty and recipes.

Thankful you shared your honest ups and downs. This is showing we all have our ups and down but its just we all have to just start again and go forward. Thank you!

I really dont understand why anyone would be mean! Last time I looked no one was walking on water!!!! No failure....its life. We go with the ups and the downs... I love watching you guys. Thank u for doing these videos, I learn and your both adorable.

Thankyou found myself inspired and encouraged to get back up and keep going. Heartfelt thankyou Brian and Jessica 🥝🥝🥝 Three cheers to you guys 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you! It's videos like this that keep it real and encourage me and make me feel not so alone in my health journey. It's nice to know that others also slip up but are able to continue the journey. Thank you for your willingness to be so authentic and vulnerable.

We love you no matter what! I'd like to know more about your 36 hour fast and other ways you jumpstart your diet. TIA!

Have I told you lately how much I love you both? Covid has challenged us all! My prayers for strength and health of heart, mind, body and soul!

You are both AMAZING!!! This actually spoke to my heart. I didn't have the weight gain but honestly when Brian said he was concerned about the amount he could eat I can totally identify. Overeating on the plant based is still overeating. Love your honesty!

I appreciate your sharing the challenges most face. I rarely weigh myself, relying on how my clothes fit and if my omentum has grown. Recently since playing with my precious Granddaughter and chasing her around in toddlerhood, I noticed my pants fitting better with no "overhang" and my omentum smaller. Subtle changes in activity make a difference over time. Likewise, weight can be gained subtly as the days blend into one another. You both have rich shared experiences to lean on as well as each other. Sometimes you have to take the longer route to get to a destination because of roadblocks, potholes, or even parades.

I have been doing great the past 2 months. I got off course big time today, Steak sandwich, 3 cookies and a piece of cake. Oh boy. I will not allow this to ruin it all for me, because we all deserve to eat the foods that heal not hurt. Thanks for your inspirational video. Per usual!

This is my favorite video. Your honesty makes you super relatable. 👌 my favorite Bruce cockburn song is .......wonderin' where the lions 🦁 are.

Thank you for being honest about your weight gain and being real. No one is perfect all the time, so glad to see you overate and then got back on. Great job. It's a lifetime journey, so you're never truly off.